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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LD08 MLEMOT history

LD08 MLE is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LD08 MLE bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,558 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MLE was last recorded at 75,558 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,844 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,714 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,558 miles
  • 2024 – 73,844 miles
  • 2023 – 69,126 miles
  • 2022 – 68,198 miles
  • 2021 – 66,174 miles
  • 2020 – 64,769 miles
  • 2019 – 62,913 miles
  • 2018 – 61,437 miles
  • 2017 – 60,295 miles
  • 2016 – 59,087 miles
  • 2015 – 57,218 miles
  • 2014 – 52,156 miles
  • 2013 – 45,039 miles
  • 2012 – 32,502 miles
  • 2011 – 21,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,558 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,558 miles (+1,714)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    496989287459
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass73,844 miles (+9)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    103063457513
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,835 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    410489935016
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,126 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    192662131517
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail69,126 miles (+928)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    741016252682
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,198 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    619858751280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded and suspension components
    • AdvisoryHand brake slightly long travel
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  7. Fail68,197 miles (+2,023)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    912075849979
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded and suspension components
    • AdvisoryHand brake slightly long travel
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  8. Pass66,174 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    966821044974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,769 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    894394408274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail64,682 miles (+1,769)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    863090443687
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery positive clamp insecure

  11. Pass62,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    827747387582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,913 miles (+1,476)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    660009835977
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    969052135400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre BALD on inner edge

  14. Fail61,437 miles (+1,142)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    283843865937
    • Repaired at testSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre BALD on inner edge

  15. Pass60,295 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    782251047901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass59,087 miles (+1,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    769082594439
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WRONG SIZE
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE UNBALANCED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

  17. Pass57,218 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    157839305407
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror glass damaged

  18. Fail57,217 miles (+5,061)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    776648105097
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror glass damaged

  19. Pass52,156 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    127765884006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,039 miles (+12,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    387500583041
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass32,502 miles (+11,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    635226782052
    • NoteRear brake pads look to be wearing low.

  22. Pass21,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    137566371092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MLE

Does LD08 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MLE is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MLE?
The MOT on LD08 MLE is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 MLE done?
LD08 MLE was recorded at 75,558 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has LD08 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MLE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 MLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 MLE find?
LD08 MLE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping.

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